Relates to creating the "Alpha Phi Delta" fraternity distinctive license plate program

BILL NUMBER:S7447

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to creating the "Alpha Phi Delta" fraternity distinctive license plate program

Purpose

To provide distinctive license plates bearing the Alpha Phi Delta crest and name to residents in New York State Click here

Summary of provisions

Section 1 adds a new section 404 x to the vehicle and traffic law to provide distinctive license plates for members of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity. Any member of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity residing in this state will be able to upon request, be issued a license plate bear- ing the Alpha Phi Delta crest and the words "Alpha Phi Delta." Applica- tions for these distinctive plates are to be filed with the commission- er. No license plates are to be issued to an applicant without verification that the applicant is a member of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity. The distinctive plates issued are to be administered in the same manner as other number plates upon payment of the regular registra- tion fee with an additional one-time service fee of $25. This annual service fee will be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive plate development fund and be used for production, design, advertising and marketing of distinctive license plates.

Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect 180 days after becom- ing law.

Justification

The Alpha Phi Delta fraternity was founded at Syracuse University in 1914 by a group of Italian immigrants who wanted to form a social society to help them better connect with one another and find greater success both in New York State and across the nation. For a century, it has been committed to the development of democratic ideals, and in fostering the highest and noblest traits of man. Alpha Phi Delta fraternity members have contributed greatly to New York State's culture throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has approved many distinctive license plates for frater- nities, sororities, and colleges throughout the State of New York.

This legislation creates the opportunity to honor the 4,000 members of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity throughout New York State as well as creating an additional revenue source to promote college scholarships and higher education.

Legislative history

This is a new bill.

Local fiscal implications

EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on April lst next succeeding the date it becomes a law.